The Church Hymnal ‎#453

453. A charge to keep I have

1 A charge to keep I have,
A God to glorify;
A never dying soul to save,
And fit it for the sky.

2 From youth to hoary age,
My calling to fulfil:
O may it all my powers engage
To do my Master's will!

3 Arm me with jealous care,
As in Thy sight to live,
And, O Thy servant, Lord, prepare
A strict account to give!

4 Help me to watch and pray,
And on Thyself rely,
Steadfast to walk on Christ's dear way,
And God to glorify.

Text Information

• First Line: A charge to keep I have
• Author: C. Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: HEATH
• Composer: R. Schumann
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.